lord journey

It´s a common issue a think... bad engineering process or design.

I experienced the same when I had the 2009, the 2012 and the same with my 2015.

with my current 2015, the dealer changed the front struts and the struts absorber bases, front hubs and I can´t remember what else... but that elimanted another noise, that noise was a little "click click" with grinds sound like and old truck suspension. But the other noise, a "clonk clokn" in certain bumps at the road, still there... 

Other common noise (only in Journey) when you turn off the engine, you can hear a triple tic (tic tic tic) sounds like a dolphin LOL.

But I still in love with the Journey  :D

I know this is an old topic, but I just want to say: I´m very happy.

My first Journey was a 2009 SE, brand new. Few years later in 2012 I trade my old 2009 for a brand new 2012 SE, a really huge change in the interiors!!.

3 years later, back in 2015, I taked again with my dealer and trade for a 2015 Limited 2.4. Now in 2019 I´m still happy with my 4 year old Journey. The only thing (and it is obvious) is a heavier model vs my previous 5 seater Journey. Now I have more weight (3rd row, more equipment) and I feel a little bit slower this Journey. 

Regards!

Hello !!

I was searching some post in this section, because I will need to replace my 4 tires. My rims are 17", with 225/65 r17 OEM tires.

I want to replace with 235/60 r17 or 245/60 r17...  what did you think?  so any of you have pic with that sizes??

Thanx in advance!

Yeah!! I know... is methalic the sound, very low sound... starts to move the car and sounds a little click and if I´m pressing the brake pedal at the same time, I feel it...

Thank you a lot!!

The front suspension noise, is when the weather is 50 F or less... in the morning (or night when the Journey was parked and weather is cold again). sounds like ...mmm.. need lubrication or something.

another weird noise and a feel in the brake pedal: in the first start or first move, (also heard in my 2009 Jeep Patriot), 13 miles per hour or less, a sound like CLANCK and If I barely pressing the brake pedal at the same time I heard that sound.. it is a common sound?? not heard in my charger or ram.

thank you a lot again!

If you are having multiple noises in multiple location on the vehicle there is no way to diagnose over the forum. It would be best to let a dealership or shop take a look to determine what is wrong. As far as noise in the front when the vehicle is cold there are many factors. How cold? Is the noise constant or just breaking loose after being somewhat frozen and only can be heard once? Not really sure what doors making hard noises with movement could be though. Sounds to me like the best bet is to have a qualified professional take a look.

Hello!!

I really need your help please!

I have noises and rattles like redtomatoman. When the weather is cold (not warm), the front suspension makes a weird sound, like an old truck.

also, the doors (right side, front and rear) driving, turn a corner, whatever movement started to make noises, very hard.

thank you!!!

Thanx!!!

I think you have the top of the line sound system, right?

Hello!!

I was wondering, if the R/T = Alpine sound system, the SE or SXT or CREW with the 4.3 is Infinity??? I really want to know the brand.

thank you!!

Hello!!

I was wondering, if the R/T = Alpine sound system, the SE or SXT or CREW with the 4.3 is Infinity??? I really want to know the brand.

thank you!!

bright silver!!!

is it only in my mind, or I heard better quality sound from a MP3 disc vs the ipod?? BTW, my Journey is equiped with the Uconnect 4.3 (2012 model) and I listened my ipod with the ipod interface.

question: I know the R/T premium sound system is Alpine, but my 6 speaker 4.3" uconnect system is....???'

It seems that I´m the only guy with the door rattle or crunchie sound, right?? LOL

initially, I wanted a Dart, but the high price tag change my mind and I bought the Journey. :D

Hello!!!

I want more info please, about the step boards... both!!! Terry n FredBrown!!!

thnx, regards!

Hello and welcome!!

don´t forget to post some pics!!!

A turbocharged version of the Stratus was sold in Mexico, with the 2.4 L DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick. This engine produced 168 hp (125 kW; 170 PS) at 5200 rpm and 216 pound-feet (293 N·m) of torque at 2200 rpm.

Yes... you are correct but not 100%

that specs are from the 1st gen cloud cars... Cirrus and Stratus R/T (Mexico) were rated with 168 hp.

the second gen, produced: 2001-2002 (215 hp), 2003 - 2006 (230 hp).

Btw... IS THE SAME ENGINE USED IN THE NEON SRT4!!!

the engine was created in mid 90´s by Chrysler de Mexico... very popular and loved option in that country. but obviously that 2.4 is 100% different vs our 2.4 GEMA engines!

Talking about the 2.4 GEMA engine used in the Journey: yes. is the same engine used in the Caliber, Compass, Patriot, Avenger, Sebring, Lancer, Outlander. And yes. the Caliber SRT4 is basically the same 2.4 but with some changes to manage 100 more hp vs the stock engine.

And you will need to change the computer, fuel pump.. etc etc etc...

I read at jeep patriot forum, one guy is installing a turbo into his 2.4 Pat...

I know this is an old topic, but is very sad to see this kind of problems and reactions. I understand when the people felt bad about their new car...

At home, we owned only Mopar (well, few Ford and GM). The worst cars at home were a Ford Taurus and Chevy Malibu. The other cars were Mopars, great cars.

Good luck my friend :D

I´m sad because your problem. At home all the Mopars were great cars!!!

welcome!

welcome, and congrats, nice cars!

IMO, is calibrated to the SUV orientation... for example, is very different the ESP and TC in my journey VS the ESP and TC reaction of my Dodge Charger R/T.... :P

Hello!!

My 2012 Journey is equiped with the old style rear bumper , and is very expensive to change de new style bumpers (a.k.a. R/T).

So I have an idea: apply a black decal in the low - center part , to emulate the R/T bumper... here is an example:

IMO I always choose the brand new car.

sorry, but I don´t get "...and the general fact that they are made in MEXICO" LOL

Is it bad??? I owned a 2009 and now a 2012 Journey and I love it!! but I don´t see a difference between a mexican o american factory, all plants are Chrysler pride plants!! :D

remember, the all mighty HEMI and a good proportion of Pentastar are made in MX!! LOL